What is the NSS? The NSS outlines the goals and objectives of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) as it pertains to standards development, for the period 2019 to 2022. This standards framework is key to facilitating global trade and economic diversification. The use of the NSS ensures...
Standardization
Stakeholder Consultation: Proposed Compulsory Standard on Laundry Detergents
Click here to download the draft national standard for laundry detergents, TTCS 7:20XX, Laundry detergent – Compulsory requirements.
Stakeholder Consultation on the draft National Compulsory Standard for Structural Steel Products
All interested parties including: Structural Designers; Contractors; Manufacturers; Retailers; and Approval Agencies are invited to provide feedback on the draft compulsory standard for Structural Steel Products. Date: Tuesday 3rd December, 2019 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Venue: Premier Quality Services Limited, 2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, Tunapuna....
Awareness Session on Standards for Biodegradable and Compostable Materials
We have reached full capacity for this event. If you require further information, please contact Ms. Nadita Ramachala at: 662-8827 ext 2044. Date – 12th December, 2019 Why attend this Session? – Single-use expanded polystyrene plastic products contribute to environmental pollution both on land and in the oceans. Biodegradable and...
TTBS Celebrates World Standards Day 2019
As we celebrate World Standards Day 2019, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) joins the International Community in celebrating this significant day aimed at acknowledging the tremendous contribution of all stakeholders involved in national, regional and international standardization. Standardization underpins national level policies and strategies aimed at trade...
Update on the Stakeholder Meeting for Children’s Toys
Importers, prospective importers, distributors and other stakeholders of children’s toys attended a Stakeholder Consultation on the Revision of the National Compulsory Standard: TTS/ISO 8124-3 – Safety of Toys – Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements on Thursday 10th October, 2019, 9:30 a.m. at TTBS. TTBS is in the process of...
TTBS to Host the 35th meeting of the Council of CROSQ
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) will be hosting the thirty-fifth (35th) Meeting of the Council of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), as well as a technical workshop with the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) on “Building a safe infrastructure for Electric Vehicles” over the...
Technical workshop – Building a safe infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
TTBS in collaboration with the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) and the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) hosted a technical workshop entitled “Building a safe infrastructure for Electric Vehicles” on Tuesday 1st October, 2019 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm at the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards...
For Public Comment: Draft Compulsory National Standard for Rolled structural steel products
We invite you to share your views on the draft compulsory National Standard for Rolled structural steel products – Bars, plates, shapes and sheet pilings. Click Here to view draft standard. Click Here to comment on draft standard. Closing Date for Comments Extended to: Tuesday 17th December 2019 For further...
Proposed Standards for Withdrawal
PROPOSED STANDARDS FOR WITHDRAWAL In accordance with the Standards Act, No. 18 of 1997, the following Trinidad and Tobago standards are being issued for withdrawal. These standards are VOLUNTARY and are being withdrawn because they are obsolete. Copies of these standards are available from the Bureau’s Information Centre for consultation...